AMODA Presents Brian McBride of Stars of the Lid @ Volitant Gallery

Brian McBride began Stars of the Lid here in Austin years ago, but his solo album, When the Detail Lost its Freedom, is one that gestated during a time of terrible strife (divorce, harrowing move to new city) in McBride's life. Recorded almost exclusively on an SR X keyboard sampler, Detail utilizes guitar, piano, vocals, harmonica, trumpet and strings, abandoning keyboards and synthesizers entirely. The result is a lovely, gentle and ultimately emotional album that even Harold Budd approves of.

Loren Dent is an Austin-based musician and producer (formerly of Purchase New York) whose latest album, Empires & Milk, was released in March and offers soothing and addictive ambience using humming static, chasmal feedback, and carefully placed transitions, making it one of the most impressive minimalist albums released in Austin that we've heard.

Tomorrow night, Austinites will have a chance to enjoy both artists as Austin's Museum of Digital Art presents the two at the Volitant Gallery. We highly recommend the event for lovers of art, minimalism and all things subtle.

Brian McBride [MySpace]
Volitant Gallery [Official]
Loren Dent [MySpace]

Brian McBride, Loren Dent & Steve Bernal
Saturday, July 21st
Volitant Gallery (320 Congress Ave)
8 - 10 PM
$10 for AMODA Members, $12 general
All ages